Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Professional development

Meaningful work

Collaborative environment

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Ecologist in Liverpool to support environmental projects within the local authority’s environmental team. The role focuses on biodiversity improvements, planning input and sustainable development across the borough, with a competitive local government salary and pension.

You will advise on planning proposals, assess ecological data, and contribute to biodiversity initiatives while working with planning and conservation professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in ecology or a related environmental discipline.
• Experience in ecological assessment, habitat management or planning-related ecology.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, biodiversity and planning policy.
• Strong report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to local sites.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within commutable distance of the office in Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice on planning applications and development proposals.
• Assess ecological reports, habitat surveys and protected species information.
• Support biodiversity net gain and nature recovery initiatives.
• Help monitor and protect local wildlife sites and habitats.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, residents and internal council teams.
• Ensure relevant wildlife legislation and planning policies are considered.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Report-writing

Organisation

Education

Degree in ecology or related field

Job description

Ecologist

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

An established local authority is seeking a motivated Ecologist to join its environmental team, supporting nature conservation, biodiversity improvements and sustainable development across the borough. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while working alongside planning and conservation professionals.

As an Ecologist, you will help protect and enhance local habitats, advise on development proposals and support the delivery of biodiversity initiatives across the region.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive local government salary £30,000 – £38,000 and pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Meaningful work supporting local biodiversity and conservation
• Collaborative working environment
• Potential flexible working arrangements, subject to council policy

The role:

• Provide ecological advice on planning applications and development proposals.
• Assess ecological reports, habitat surveys and protected species information.
• Support biodiversity net gain and nature recovery initiatives.
• Help monitor and protect local wildlife sites and habitats.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, residents and internal council teams.
• Ensure relevant wildlife legislation and planning policies are considered.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in ecology or a related environmental discipline.
• Experience in ecological assessment, habitat management or planning-related ecology.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, biodiversity and planning policy.
• Strong report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to local sites.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within a commutable distance of the office In Liverpool